2007 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, both 2007 BMW 330 and 2007 Land Rover Defender were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 515 kg more than 2007 BMW 330.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 330. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 300 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2007 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 330 | Defender |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |
